Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Everytime a line-of-duty death occurs, I think it's fair to say we all feel it. As a fireman we work a lot with police, so it's a given that we feel a bond with them. I mourn the loss of a good cop along with three of his brothers. You had an impossibly hard job, and I am reassured that there are people like you who stepped up and chose to try to make the world a safer place for everyone. God Bless you, your fallen brothers, your family, and the Oakland Police Department.

Firefighter Taiji Tamura
Seattle Fire Department

March 27, 2009

I am sickened by the loss of this heroic officer. I never knew him in life, but after his death I feel like I do. I am sad for his wife and daughter. My heart bleeds today. This loss is totally unacceptable. May you rest in peace. THANK YOU officer SAKAI.

stacy ingersoll
citizen of castro valley

March 27, 2009

"…They were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted;
They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
-from For the Fallen, by Laurence Binyon

Detective J. Roberts
Gwinnett County Police Department

March 27, 2009

May God provide eternal rest to the soul of Sergeant Sakai and comfort family and friends.

Elio Mena
Westwood, NJ

March 27, 2009

thank you for your service brother, may GOD bless and comfort your family, GOD speed brother see you on the high side.

Detective Shane Parrott
Gordon County Sheriffs Office GA

March 27, 2009

My deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow brothers and sisters of Sgt Daniel Sakai at this tragic time. May you rest in peace Brother Sakai and know you will never be forgotten.

Helen Legall (retired detective)
Gainesville Police Dept (Fla)

March 27, 2009

GOD bless you and your family my brother. May peace heal the pain with time, you are all in our hearts and prayers.

Trooper A. Forsyth
Louisiana State Police

March 27, 2009

Sergeant Sakai,
Rest in Peace. I never had the opportunity to know you or Sergeants Dunakin and Romans, or Officer Hege, but the law enforcement community is a family and we have lost four of our brothers. We mourn the loss of all of you, as well as any officer who makes the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Our hearts and prayers are with your family and friends during their time of grief. Thank you for your service to your community and your fellow human being; all of you will be missed but NEVER forgotten.

Deputy Probation Officer Robert Webster
Monterey County Probation Department

March 27, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother, God Bless your Family.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May Daniel's soul and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Anonymous

March 27, 2009

You will be missed bud.

Anonymous

March 27, 2009

May angels lead you in...

Miranda

March 27, 2009

God bless Daniel Sakai and his family. He is a true hero. His full name is Daniel Takashi Sakai.

Vasili

March 27, 2009

Rest in peace sir.

police officer
Chicago P.D.

March 27, 2009

Thank you for being our guardian angel!
Having come to our rescue in our time of need.
Angels love people as parents love children,

Yet you, with your wings and your halo half-hidden,
On us have descended with glory unbidden.

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family Sergeant Sakai.....
We could never thank you enough for sacrificing your life for our safety.

Ian & Sharee Daste
California Residents

March 27, 2009

My prayers go to you and your family. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. God Bless.

SALLIE PASSNO
californian

March 27, 2009

Rest in peace brother. You did well, and gave your all. You fought the fought and dedicated your life to OPD. My prayers go out to you and your loved ones. I will never forget the day that you put on that uniform and badge to protect and serve the community of Oakland. Take care bro.

Jeremy
former Police Officer

March 27, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to the PD and the Family. Thanks for standing watch, mate, all 4 of you.

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” and I said “Here I am Lord, send me!” Isaiah 6:8

Officer Chad Smith
Pinehurst Police Department

March 27, 2009

Sergeant Daniel SAKAI-It's officers like YOU, who make the rest of us proud to be an officer. Rest in peace, may we some day shake hands at Heavans Gate!

Deputy Christie Hirota
Sacramento County Sheriff

March 27, 2009

To the family of Sergent Daniel Sakai:
On behalf of the board and members of the If I Can Help Somebody organization, I would like to express our deep
sympathy in the loss of your loved one and our beloved citizen and servant. We are grateful for every moment that
he sacrificed for the good of our community.

In Peace,
Eric G. Pugh, president
If I Can Help Somebody, Inc.
(Oakland,CA)

Eric Pugh
If I Can Help Somebody, Inc.

March 27, 2009

We appreciate your service and keeping the streets safe while you were on duty. You will be missed God Speed! To the family, we are so very sorry for your loss..may God Bless you through this very tough time.

Gatkin/Bradshaw Family

March 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

"We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm." - Winston Churchill

Deputy Bob Pronske
San Mateo County Sheriff

March 27, 2009

When I have no one to turn to
And I am feeling kind of low,
When there is no one to talk to
And nowhere I want to go,
I search deep within myself
It is the love inside my heart
That lets me know my Angels are there
Even though we are miles apart.

A smile then appears upon my face
And the sun begins to shine.
I hear a voice, so soft and sweet
Saying, 'Everything will be just fine'
It may seem that I am alone
But I am never by myself at all.
Whenever I need my Angels near
All I have to do is call.

An Angel's love is always true
On that you can depend.
They will always stand behind you
And will always be your friend.
Through darkest hours and brightest days
Our Angel's see us through
They smile when we are happy, and will cry when we are blue..

Thank you for your service, your friendship and your protection

Anonymous

March 27, 2009

Thank you for your services to the city of Oakland. My condolences go out to your family.
-Brendan, Oakland resident

Brendan
citizen

March 27, 2009

Sgt. Saki your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

March 27, 2009

Thank you for your service and dedication. May you rest well.

Anonymous

March 27, 2009